Role Overview:
Sodexo Energy and Resource is seeking a Construction Cost Estimator II to work with one of Sodexos construction management/cost control teams at one of our largest energy accounts. This position will be located in Houston Texas. This person will primarily handle cost estimates for a portfolio of projects within the Houston area. Sodexo is one of the largest most progressive and most well-respected companies in the world. We are seeking only highly qualified energetic and successful professionals for this position.
What Youll Do:
- Develop conceptual estimates with minimal assistance using preliminary design documents and information.
- Support Project Managers in reviewing contractor change proposals material substitutions and value engineering solutions.
- Maintain a cost database leveraging historical project costs for future planning and vendor identification.
- Assist in preparing bid packages scoping contractor bids and ensuring alignment with project specifics.
- Collaborate with stakeholders architects engineers and Local Jurisdictions to integrate project objectives schedules and costs.
What We Offer:
Compensation is fair and equitable partially determined by a candidates education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidates specific criteria like experience skills education and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:
- Medical Dental Vision Care and Wellness Programs
- 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
- Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
- Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement
More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.
What You Bring:
- Bachelors degree in a related field (or associate degree with relevant experience)
- Construction/project management experience with cost estimates in new construction renovations and infrastructure
- Knowledge and experience utilizing RS Means
- The ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
- Proficient in Project Management software and financial accounting systems.
- Knowledge of Procore Smartsheet and MS Project is a plus.
- Strong Personal Computer working capabilities in MS Office (excel word PowerPoint Adobe Writer Visio and basic Windows environment).
Position Summary:
- Facilities Construction Project Management.
- Leads or coordinates construction projects such as developing a new facility the addition expansion or extension of an existing facility or renovation/alterations to a facility in collaboration with project team construction site and management.
- Can develop entry level project budgets make project assignments based on skill sets of contractors & vendors build entry level project schedules and timetables and lead project responsibilities for team members for the duration of the project.
- Organizes and directs construction personnel and ensures that materials and equipment resources are delivered on time.
Minimum Qualifications & Requirements:
- Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelors Degree or equivalent Minimum Management Experience - 5 years.
- Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years experience in a supervisory capacity within construction.
MUST HAVE:
- Bachelors Degree or equivalent
- Management Experience - 5 years.
- 3 years experience in a supervisory capacity within construction.
- Construction/project management experience with cost estimates in new construction renovations and infrastructure.
- Experience utilizing RS Means.
- Working capabilities in MS Office (excel word PowerPoint Adobe Writer Visio and basic Windows environment).